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Lisa Harrison

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Aldermen to discuss red light cameras, Ranken Tech

Board also will review GM, Fairfield Inn site plans and release executive session minutes from three closed meetings.

Wentzville’s photo red light enforcement system will be under scrutiny Wednesday evening, as the Board of Aldermen examine staff reports on the topic. The aldermen face a decision on whether to renew its contract with Redflex, the company that operates the system. The Board of Aldermen meeting is at 6:30 p.m. at Wentzville City Hall. The meeting promises to be eventful, as the agenda includes the following: The city’s contract with Redflex Traffic Systems, which operates the system, expires Sept. 30, 2013. According to one staff report, under the system, the city averages 90 tickets per month at $100 per ticket. Redflex receives $48.50 per ticket. In 2011, the total revenue was $121,272 and Redflex received $57,230, while the municipal …

Michael E. Carter

9:14 pm on Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Wentzville Red-Light Cameras To Go Dark -- Vote Appears Unanimous Against RedFlex Renewal   more ›

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Pit Bull Ordinance Back on Aldermen's Agenda as Discussion Item

Controversial legislation would repeal the city's restrictions on pit bulls.

The city's ongoing effort to rewrite its animal policy—namely, how authorities treat vicious dogs and their owners—resumes Wednesday as the Wentzville Board of Aldermen are slated to discuss the developing legislation at its regularly scheduled meeting. The new policy, which would repeal the city's current pit bull restrictions, is breed neutral  and would put the onus of harsh or vicious dogs on the owners rather the pets. To do that, the legislation calls for a series of fines for first and subsequent incidents, with fines ranging from $100 for the first offense to $500 for a fourth offense, with the animal being ordered to be removed from the city or be euthanized. The board last discussed the policy at its Jan. 25 meeting in front of a…

Thursday, January 12, 2012

New Police Chief Sworn In, More Single-Family Homes for Cimarron

Wentzville Board of Aldermen see Lisa Harrison take the oath to become the new police chief, vote down outdated stormwater proposal.

New Wentzville Police Chief Lisa Harrison took the oath of office Wednesday during the Board of Aldermen meeting. City Clerk Vitula Skillman administered the oath. Harrison is believed to be the first female chief of police in St. Charles County. Previously, she was district commander for the police department in Boynton Beach, FL, north of Miami. She also served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a military police officer. Former Chief Robert Noonan retired in October. Cimarron goes single-family During a public hearing, Chris DeGuentz, of Fischer and Frichtel Custom Homes, said the developer is changing its plan for Cimarron Village to include more single-family homes. “The ability to build elaborate multifamily housing has been diminished,” …

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Board to Vote on 2012 Budget Wednesday

The employment contract for the new chief of police also is on the agenda.

The Wentzville Board of Aldermen is slated to meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Wentzville City Hall. The city's 2012 budget is slated for final approval. To see a breakdown of the proposed budget, see Patch's earlier story. Other items on agenda include: The meeting is open to the public.

Friday, December 9, 2011

Breaking News: Wentzville Hires Police Chief

Candidate from Florida will take over department in January.

The city of Wentzville has hired a new chief of police. Lisa Harrison, a Missouri native who currently serves in the Boynton Beach, FL police department, will join the department on Jan. 3. Chief Robert Noonan retired in October after leading the department for years. More than 70 law enforcement officers from the Wentzville department, the state and nation  submitted resumes over the course of the search for Noonan’s replacement. According to Mayor Paul Lambi, the competition was tough, especially when the field was narrowed down to the final 10 contenders. "Everyone who made it to the final 10 is to be commended for their accomplishments in law enforcement," said Lambi. "We had some very strong contenders and I want to thank the board of…

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